Ayako Kawasumi

Ayako Kawasumi is a Japanese voice actress and singer known for her prolific and well-known roles in various anime series. She is affectionately referred to by her fellow voice actors and fans as 'Ayachii,' 'Peyaya,' 'Ayasumi,' and 'Aya-nē.' In addition to her voice acting skills, she is also a talented pianist and has been playing the piano since childhood. Some of her notable roles include Akari Kamigishi in 'To Heart,' Saber in 'Fate/stay night,' Elie in 'Rave Master,' Melfina in 'Outlaw Star,' Nodame in 'Nodame Cantabile,' Lafiel in 'Crest of the Stars – Banner of the Stars,' Fuu in 'Samurai Champloo,' Leina in 'Queen's Blade,' Aoi Sakuraba in 'Ai Yori Aoshi,' Mahoro in 'Mahoromatic,' and Natsuki Mogi in 'Initial D.'